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Manchester United Send Classy Message To Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp After His Mother’s Death

Manchester United Send Classy Message To Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp After His Mother’s Death

Jurgen Klopp called Elisabeth a "real mum in the best sense of the word," adding that he knows "she is in a better place now."

Adnan Riaz

Adnan Riaz

Manchester United have sent a heart-warming message to Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss' mother passed away at the age of 81.

Klopp was unable to travel to Germany for the funeral of his mother, Elisabeth, due to travel issues amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The 53-year-old German paid tribute by saying in a heartfelt message that his mother "meant everything to me."

Speaking to German newspaper Schwarzwalder Bote, Klopp added: "The fact that I can't be at the funeral is due to the terrible times.

"As soon as the circumstances allow, we will hold a wonderful commemoration that is appropriate to it."

Liverpool also paid tribute on Wednesday by posting on Twitter a photo of Klopp clapping and looking towards the sky.

The Reds wrote: "You'll Never Walk Alone, Jürgen."

United have since quote tweeted Liverpool's message and added their tribute to Klopp and his family.

"Heartfelt condolences to Jürgen and his family, from everyone at United," reads the tweet.

Elisabeth was married to Klopp's father, Norbert, in 1960 and the pair had three children: Jurgen, Stefanie and Isolde.

Norbert passed away in 2000 at the age of 66 after a short illness.

Klopp hailed Elisabeth as a "real mum in the best sense of the word," saying that he knows "she is in a better place now."

The former Borussia Dortmund head coach said: "As a devout Christian, I know she is in a better place now.

"She was a real mum in the best sense of the word."

Posting on Twitter, the Premier League paid tribute to Klopp and tweeted: "The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Premier League are with Jurgen, his family and his friends at such a difficult time."

Liverpool fans have also sent their tributes in on social media and even tweeted out Klopp's emotional celebration during the Reds' 3-1 win over Tottenham last month.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, Manchester United, REds, red devils, Premier League, Jurgen Klopp